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NFL player gives heartwarming pep talk to cancer-stricken daughter

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Images of Cincinnati Bengals defensive tack Devon Still with his daughter who suffers from a cancer known as neuroblastoma.

The Bengals allowed Still to play on their practice squad, allowing him to keep health insurance for Leah's expensive medical treatments.

Still and Leah's heartwarming story captured the attention of many across the country, football and non-football fans alike.

Still regularly posts images of him with his daughter on his Instagram feed, receiving thousands of likes and comments.

Currently there is a Pldgit campaign inspired by Leah's store dedicated at defeating pediatric cancer.

Leah still remains in high spirits despite her disease.

NFL player gives heartwarming pep talk to cancer-stricken daughterImages of Cincinnati Bengals defensive tack Devon Still with his daughter who suffers from a cancer known as neuroblastoma.

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Devon Still is a defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. His four-year-old daughter Leah is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for a form of cancer called neuroblastoma. Still recently made headlines after the Cincinnati Bengals allowed him to play on their practice squad, giving him more time to spend with Leah.

On Thursday, Still posted an inspirational video of him driving Leah to surgery to have a tumor removed from her abdomen.

The post was liked by over 13,000 users on Instagram, and captured a great deal of media attention. Still and Leah's story have inspired Pldgit campaign "Help the Bengals Sack Pediatric Cancer," and has yet to reach its $100,000 goal.

Still regularly posts photos and videos of him and Leah on Instagram, often receiving an overwhelming positive response.

You can look at more inspirational photos of Still and Leah together below.